Snap-on Hand Tools: The World’s Best Spanners & Ratchets | Pride in Manufacturing

Precision Forged for the Professional: The World’s Number One Hand Tools Step inside the Elizabethton, Tennessee facility, the home of Snap-on’s legendary wrenches and ratchets. Since 1974, this plant has been dedicated to one goal: producing the most reliable hand tools for the technicians who depend on them for their livelihood.

The Snap-on Hand Tool Difference:

• Unrivaled Scale & Expertise: Our 170,000 sq. ft. facility processes 6,000 tons of steel annually, producing 6,000 ratchets and 9,000 wrenches every single day to the highest standards [00:35].

• Raw Material to Finished Product: Every tool begins as a raw piece of high-quality metal and is transformed through precision forging and machining into the finished product you know and trust [02:00].

• Relentless Quality Checks: Quality isn't just a department; it's a culture. Every 30 minutes, our operators perform rigorous quality checks on the line, followed by a final inspection of every tool before it reaches your hands [01:19].

• Built for the Professional: We understand that your tools are your livelihood. That’s why we control every step of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum durability and performance [01:30].

• American Pride: Backed by over 400 dedicated associates who take personal pride in every spanner and ratchet they help create, ensuring you receive a tool that is built to last a lifetime [01:49].